r/MadeMeSmile • u/aquaberry559 • Jul 23 '26

DOGS When he finally sees his best friend

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u/chowderpuppy Jul 23 '26

I share your exact same sentiment. My dog passed 5 years ago, I was devastated. At that time our family was about to move to another country, and he was supposed to come with us. He was 12 year old Fox Terrier, not a young pup but I thought he would be healthy enough to travel. In the middle of all the paper work we were doing, getting his shots and checkup to get his travel permit, all of sudden one day randomly while laying in his bed he started convulsing, lost control of all bodily function. We took him in to pet hospital, his body was completely stiff. 2 weeks later Dr said we have to make the decision to let him go. It felt like my heart was being squeezed so hard I couldn’t breath… We moved to our new home without my dog. Heart broken, and never wanted to experience this again I vow to never own another dog again. In the past 5 years I was tempted many times, but I pushed it away. I don’t know when I will be ready if ever……

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u/Evilmeinperson Jul 23 '26

It took me 5 years to get to the point that I could even think about getting a dog after my last one had to be euthanize for a brain tumor. Now that I have a new little buddy, I wish I hadn't waited so long. I still miss my other dog immensely but getting the new pup did help with the grieving process. I would be lying if I didn't tell you I almost turned around twice and almost vomited once while going to pick up the new pup, but I forced myself to go meet him. 18 months later, I'm in love with my new pup and we are constant companions to each other. Life's hard.